August 9 Primary Election Resources The 2022 Primary Election takes place on August 9. Mark your calendars now! Here are some more steps you can take to make sure you are prepared for the election: Register to vote! If you are not sure of your registration status, you can check it at myvote.wi.gov Know your […]
Municipal Clerk Appreciation Week This week is Municipal Clerk Appreciation Week. To celebrate, there are a few things that you can do. First you can sign up to be a poll worker this year! Clerks do amazing work, but they can’t do it alone. Sign up to be a poll worker here. You can also […]
County Board Supervisors on April 5 Ballot In the April 5th election, we will be voting for county board supervisors. This is a nonpartisan position with a 2 year term. County board supervisors manage the budget which covers a host of services that affect our communities’ quality of life including: agriculture and extension services; county […]
“Democracy is an act.” John Lewis This presidential election has further confirmed that there is a lot of division in our country. Let’s take the time to find areas where we can work together. Let’s listen. Keep in touch with PCGRO in the coming months. Let’s continue working together to make our world a better […]
WI Voters Want Fair Maps Good news in this last election about the collective desire in WI to end gerrymandering: Article from The Cap Times: Pain Talk: Wisconsin voters want fair maps Join Western WI for Nonpartisan Voting Districts to make sure our next maps allow us to chose are representatives rather than the representatives […]
WI: Thank you for high Voter Turnout! Voter turnout in Wisconsin for this election was the highest it has been since 2004 at just over 72 percent. More than 3.2 million of Wisconsin’s 3.6 million registered voters cast ballots either utilizing absentee ballots or by voting in-person early or on November 3rd. Voter turnout in […]
Resources for Voters with Disabilities The Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) Voter Hotline can assist, especially with disability related voting questions: 844-DIS-VOTE844-347-8683email: info@disabilityvote.org Click here for WI Disability Vote Coalition Absentee Voting Fact Sheet. Let’s make sure all can vote in the Nov 3rd election. Also, go one step further and help educate candidates about Disability […]
We Choose Love – Vote! To Register, Request an Absentee Ballot, Find your Clerk, See what’s on the Ballot, go to: myvote.wi.gov If you need help with any step in the process, please call the League of Women Voters: Voter Helpline: 608-285-2141 Thanks to composer and producer Beth Falcone and her team for permission to […]
Vote in Aug 11 Primary! Only 15 to 20% of eligible voters cast ballots in primaries so a small group of folks is making important decisions for us all. Primaries are on Tuesday August 11th. May your voice be heard! Join me in casting your ballot!
Including People with Disabilities in the Voting Process Everyone who is of voting age is strongly encouraged to exercise their constitutional right to vote. This right is one of the cornerstones of our American democracy. Local elections are happening in August and November and one of the issues that Pierce County GRO is addressing is […]
Proud that Jill Karofsky will be on WI Supreme Court At PCGRO, we are so proud to have Judge Jill Karofsky joining our Wisconsin Supreme Court. Please read this powerful opinion piece from her in the New York Times to learn why she is and will be such a breath of fresh air.
Up to Date Info for Voting Dear WI Neighbors, Our spring election is happening today, April 7th. Your polling location is open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. To find your polling location, please visit the Wisconsin MyVote Site. Polling locations have been set up to allow for social distancing practices to keep poll workers and voters […]
Fair Maps for Government of the people, for the people and by the people
Why we are voting No to Marsy’s Law The wording of the Marsy’s Law referendum is potentially misleading so it’s worth investigating further what is being asked. Besides the ACLU’s statement, you may wish to also refer to these resources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinal wrote an article on March 27,2020 in which they explain why […]
Why vote yes for Fair Maps? Currently, Wisconsin’s congressional maps are drawn to favor a particular group, a practice called gerrymandering. Voting for Fair Maps would be your way of telling our legislature that you want them to change how our maps are drawn and by whom. You want them drawn by a nonpartisan committee without using political or partisan data.
Video: Get your Absentee Ballot Now! Fellow Wisconsinites: please go to www.myvote.wi.gov to request your absentee ballot for the Spring election.